Woolworths has introduced product limits at North Queensland stores including Mount Isa.
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Woolworths said it has been forced to introduce purchase limits on a range of categories in regions of Queensland whose supply lines have been impacted by road and rail closures.
The move follows several days of heavy rainfall and flooding, which has caused extensive road closures in parts of Queensland while the Rocklea markets in Brisbane has also been flooded.
A freight train derailment at Traveston near Gympie has compounded the supply challenge affecting the volume of freight moving around the state.
Woolworths General Manager for Queensland, Danny Baldwin said the loss of key transport links because of flooding would impact on product availability in different parts of Queensland.
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"We've placed temporary purchase limits on selected categories in affected stores to help ensure more customers have access to food and essentials while we work through this period of disruption," Mr Baldwin said.
"We have transport contingency plans in place and will do everything we can to safely get stock into our stores via alternative road routes.
"We encourage customers to be mindful of others in the community and only buy what they need. We thank customers for their patience and understanding."
From Tuesday, Woolworths has introduced the following purchase limits on the products listed below in-store and online.
Two pack limit
- Paper Towels
- Facial tissues
- Flour
- Rice
- Long Life Milk
- Fresh Milk
- Mince
- Sausages
- Chicken breasts
- Chicken thighs
- Medicinal (Paracetamol/Ibuprofen/Aspirin)
One pack limit
- Toilet Paper
- Bulk or Multipack Still Water
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